Respiratory Therapist

Job Title: Respiratory Therapist

Job Summary:

We are seeking a skilled Respiratory Therapist to join our team at Northwell Health. As a Respiratory Therapist, you will be responsible for providing respiratory therapy as prescribed by a Physician, preparing and operating respiratory care equipment, and ensuring accurate and complete Physician prescriptions.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure accurate and complete Physician prescriptions.
• Compare prescription requests with medical record order forms and ensure information is complete.
• Clarify any discrepancies with Physicians and provide patient/significant other with respiratory education.
• Provide prescribed respiratory therapy.
• Perform vital capacity, inspiratory force, and peak flow measurements; administer various oxygen concentrations, aerosol medication devices, and mechanical ventilators; monitor oxygen-supported ambulation; perform chest physical therapy (cupping and coughing); provide nasotracheal or artificial airway suctioning.
• Perform intubation and arterial blood gas puncture and deliver for analysis; document all activities and patient outcomes/responses per policy and procedure.
• Maintain mechanical ventilators and respiratory therapy equipment.
• Test ventilators for functioning of monitors, oxygen blenders, alarms, and leaks.
• Conduct quick extended and/or short self-test on ventilators.
• Remedy all leaks and replace defective equipment; troubleshoot mechanical problems by performing minor repairs and calibrations.
• Report major equipment problems to management.

Requirements:

• Associate's Degree required, or equivalent combination of education and related experience.
• Current License to practice as a Respiratory Therapist in New York State, and Current Respiratory Therapist (NBRC) Certification in New York State required, plus specialized certifications as needed.
• 1-3 years of relevant experience, required.

Salary Range:

The salary range for this position is $75,020-$126,250/year.

Northwell Health is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates.